100 years ago, 1914
A steam power plant which ultimately will develop from 6000 to 8000 horse power, will be installed in Lewiston by Libbey & Dingley, on their Lincoln mill property in the rear of Hotel Atwood, Mill street, Lewiston. Work will be begun at once and before the winter season comes, from 2000 to 6000 horse power out of this enormous plant will be in running order. It will be the most modern plant in Maine, and one of the most complete and scientifically constructed steam plants in the country. For this purpose turbine engines with generators directly attached to the engines, water tube boilers of the most efficient type, and all other modern machinery will be used in this plant. The purpose of this installation is to add to power supply of the Libbey & Dingley plant, which is located at Deer Rips.

50 years ago, 1964
Next week is going to be a big one for those New England hockey champs, the fantastic “Flying Frenchmen” of St. Dominic High School, Lewiston. Many events have already been announced and Brother Gregory, guidance director at St. Dom’s, general chairman of next week’s big celebration, said, “It’s going to be a big busy week.” Tuesday morning, the team which whipped a tough Arlington, Mass., team 4 to 0, to win its second N.E. crown since 1951, will receive local honors.

25 years ago, 1989
The Roadside Theater project, in the planning stages for over a year, will bring the theater company to the Lewiston-Auburn area for two weeks of workshops, discussion groups and performances. The program will run between April 3 and April 14. The project focuses on oral history, music and stories, collecting them, preserving them and exploring ways to communicate them. Roadside Theater members will meet daily with two core groups at Webster School, Auburn, and one at the Lewiston Junior High School. Participants will be asked to share family and community stories, and then they will be taught to find and compile other stories.